{"id":2495,"date":"2026-05-21T09:28:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T13:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:29:07","slug":"senator-cavanaghs-may-e-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2026\/05\/21\/senator-cavanaghs-may-e-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Cavanagh\u2019s May E-Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/cavtitle.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Mary Cavanagh email banner Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Mary Cavanagh email banner Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Neighbor,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As April showers subside and May flowers bloom, spring is now well underway! I hope you get an opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather and brighter blue skies with family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both in Lansing and throughout District\u00a06,\u00a0our team has stayed busy crafting a balanced state budget, making progress on legislative priorities, and connecting with our communities.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0energized to continue delivering results for our district and the entire state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">always, if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or calling 517-373-7748.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Cavanagh_Mary_Signature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Mary Cavanagh Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Mary Cavanagh Signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">District\u00a06<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If youre in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If youre in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan Senate Democrats\u00a0recently\u00a0passed our 2027 budget proposal, which works to lower costs, protect residents from harmful federal decisions, support our public schools, and grow an economy that works for\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everyone<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join me at our May Community Coffee Hour on May 22,\u00a02026,\u00a0from 1:00-2:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0at the Senate District 6 office on Lasher\u00a0Rd.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1BQb3fMvjn\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSVP here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Happy\u00a0belated Mother\u2019s Day to all the loving, caring women who hold our families and communities together! Read on to learn how Senate Democrats are honoring Mother\u2019s Day with action and support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW74856905 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74856905 BCX0\">Michigan Senate Passes 2027 Budget<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/05\/Budget.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senate Dems&#8217; State Budget: Cutting Costs &#038; Calming the Chaos&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Budget&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Senate\u00a0recently\u00a0voted to advance a future-facing plan for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. With the costs of gas, groceries, utilities, and other essentials on the rise,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Dems\u2019 2027 state budget proposal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0works to make life more affordable for Michigan residents by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuing to invest in programs that work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including the widely popular free school meals program, tax credits for working families, and Rx Kids to support more moms and babies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring transparency and fair pricing for Michigan consumers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, taking steps to address the\u00a0high costs\u00a0of everyday essentials like car insurance, prescription medications, and the ever-increasing rate of utilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in our workers and local economies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by increasing wages for direct care workers, boosting benefits for corrections officers, establishing a new payment fund for child care providers, securing resources for small business development, and strengthening scholarships to help Michiganders get the education they need to land the career they want.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the face of economic uncertainty, rising costs, and federal funding gaps, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I have put forward high-impact, targeted investments, reflecting our commitment to delivering real solutions for the people of Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0proud to deliver key investments in the LEO\/MEDC budget include funding for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support for workers who are experiencing new hurdles\u00a0as a result of\u00a0new federal SNAP\/Medicaid work requirements;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Targeted housing investments in first generation homebuyer down payment\u00a0assistance, homeownership access, rent stabilization, senior housing upgrades, and housing-related legal support;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small businesses and startups in Michigan, supporting local economies and entrepreneurs;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arts, culture, and community growth initiatives; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered apprenticeship programs, boosting workforce development opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These proposals now head to the House for further consideration. Read more<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/cutting-costs-calming-the-chaos-senate-dems-pass-2027-state-budget-to-deliver-relief-for-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/cutting-costs-calming-the-chaos-senate-dems-pass-2027-state-budget-to-deliver-relief-for-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Michigan Senate Advances Record Education Budget\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edsource.org\/updates\/trump-budget-proposal-cuts-2-3-billion-in-education-for-2027#:~:text=10:23%20am-,Trump%20budget%20proposal%20would%20cut%20$2.3%20billion%20in%20education%20for,Education%20Great%20Again%20block%20grant.\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edsource.org\/updates\/trump-budget-proposal-cuts-2-3-billion-in-education-for-2027#:~:text=10:23%20am-,Trump%20budget%20proposal%20would%20cut%20$2.3%20billion%20in%20education%20for,Education%20Great%20Again%20block%20grant.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washington Republicans have proposed multi-billion dollar cuts to education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the coming school year, Senate Democrats are stepping up and prioritizing Michigan students and teachers over<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aftvotes.org\/issues\/reconciliation\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aftvotes.org\/issues\/reconciliation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tax cuts for the wealthy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0The Senate\u00a0recently\u00a0voted to advance a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/30\/senate-democrats-pass-education-budget-proposal-investing-in-michigans-future\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/30\/senate-democrats-pass-education-budget-proposal-investing-in-michigans-future\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">record education proposal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that continues building on our efforts to ensure all those in the classroom have the support they deserve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the fourth consecutive year, Senate Dems\u2019 proposal includes a per-pupil increase for a total of $10,300. This investment is paired with a new weighted funding formula that would provide more predictable school funding for years to come, giving districts the ability to make strategic, long-term plans to support student success. Also included are resources to provide free school breakfast and lunch for all students, bolster school\u00a0safety\u00a0and mental health efforts, and ensure every child can become a confident, capable reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The education budget passed the full Senate\u00a0and now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Michigan Senate Passes Package to Put Kids Over Clicks\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/05\/KOC.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Passage Alert\nKids Over Clicks\nBig tech designs addiction, we&#8217;re keeping kids safe&#8221; title_text=&#8221;KOC&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\">As we rapidly accelerate into the age of digital and AI advancements, our youth are<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\">bearing the brunt of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>the harmful consequences of Big Tech\u2019s exploitive algorithms.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\">That\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>why Senate Democrats championed<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW250635458 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kids-over-clicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW250635458 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kids-over-clicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\">legislation<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250635458 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>that would implement stronger safety measures to prevent social media companies and AI platforms from targeting and exploiting minors.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW250635458 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; 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hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/senate-democrats-stand-up-to-big-tech-pass-stronger-online-protections-for-young-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/senate-democrats-stand-up-to-big-tech-pass-stronger-online-protections-for-young-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate\u00a0recently\u00a0passed this package in full<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, sending it to the House for their consideration. While we wait for them to schedule a vote, I encourage you to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kocsurvey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kocsurvey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">take our survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and let me know your thoughts on how social media is impacting our youngest generation \u2014 your input can help shape what the final package looks like to ensure we meet the needs of Michigan families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with Action\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and promote compassion for those struggling with their mental health. My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to address the mental health crisis here in Michigan by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding access to mental health care coverage \u2013<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/suicide-prevention-month\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMichiganders%E2%80%99%20mental%20health,care%20saves%20lives.%E2%80%9D\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/suicide-prevention-month\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMichiganders%E2%80%99%20mental%20health,care%20saves%20lives.%E2%80%9D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 27<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, now signed into law, requires insurance companies to cover treatments for mental health and substance use disorders at the same level as physical health services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preventing suicide through commonsense gun safety legislation \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firearms account for over half of all suicide deaths, and 90% of suicide attempts with firearms are successful.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why my colleagues and I passed an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/16\/gun-violence-prevention\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/16\/gun-violence-prevention\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">11-bill gun violence prevention package<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in 2023, including a \u201cred flag\u201d law that helps temporarily remove firearms from the homes of people who pose an immediate threat to themselves or others. In the first year since this law took effect,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2025\/03\/02\/michigan-red-flag-law-guns-confiscate-children-threat-to-themselves-or-others-college-campuses\/80748684007\/#:~:text=Of%20the%20321,risk%20protection%20order.\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2025\/03\/02\/michigan-red-flag-law-guns-confiscate-children-threat-to-themselves-or-others-college-campuses\/80748684007\/#:~:text=Of%20the%20321,risk%20protection%20order.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">30%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) filed mentioned threats of self-harm or suicide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Banning conversion therapy for minors \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The practice by mental health professionals\u00a0attempting\u00a0to change someone\u2019s gender identity or sexual orientation has long been discredited, as it has been<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/survey-2024\/#mental-health-suicide-risk\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/survey-2024\/#mental-health-suicide-risk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">consistently linked with negative mental health outcomes and greater risk of suicide.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Michigan became the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">22nd state to ban conversion therapy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when the legislation to\u00a0eliminate\u00a0this harmful practice was<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/mentalhealth\/crisis-and-access-line\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/mentalhealth\/crisis-and-access-line\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a 24\/7 toll-free nationwide hotline for compassionate care and accessible support, available via call, chat, or text. 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